Keep Australia Fishing Rally and Convoy details
I hope to see many of you tomorrow at the rally.
Even if you can't bring a boat, bring yourself, bring friends, bring family members, the numbers really count.
Details:
2.00-2.30: For the convoy, gather at Leeuwin Boat Ramp, Hillarys Boat Ramp and Bluewater Morley. Reps from Benbows will coordinate the Hillarys convoy, and reps from Bluewater Melville will run the Leeuwin one. From there you head into Langley Park along a prearranged route. For more details speak to the coordinators at each location when you arrive. Convoys will start at 2.30pm. Banners and signs promoting a positive fishing message or key messages such as "don't lock us out" are encouraged.
3.30-4pm: Arrive at Langley Park. Parking marshals will control parking on the park itself, follow their instructions. Bring cars, boats, dinghies, kayaks, jet skis, whatever.
4pm: Barbecue/sausage sizzle run by Getaway Outdoors begins.
4.15pm: Keep Australia Fishing Rally begins. Scott Coghlan will MC the event and introduce guest speaker Rex Hunt. Rex will be followed by Recfishwest CEO Andrew Rowland, Emma George and Jamie Chester.
(PLEASE NOTE: We need people to be on their best behaviour at the rally - no public drinking of alcohol and no tension with members of the public or opponents of the rally, just ignore any negative comments)
Be aware that the media will be covering the event and we want to project an ultra-positive image of the rec fishing community. Feel free to post pics of the rally and comments to Facebook, Twitter, etc.
5.30pm: Rally concludes. Hopefully the right message will have been sent to the Federal Government and general public.
http://www.keepaustraliafishing.com.au/index.php/latest-news
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scottywiper
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Convoy route
Convoy route maps:
http://www.recfishwest.org.au/data/client/files/1627_keep_australia_fishing_rally.pdf
Walfootrot
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Be a part of this if you can,
Be a part of this if you can, as said before this is the time to voice our concerns with the future of fishing in Australia.
If we sit and do nothing, then they will keep taking and taking till there is nothing left.
If you cant make it due to commitments, thats cool.
If your not going because you dont feel like it, or the traffic will be bad on the way home, then dont complain when you cant wet a line or you cant take your kid or grand kids fishing. Not having a go at people, just want people to understand that we all need to stand up and be counted, our voice must be heard, hope to see you all tomorrow!
More drum lines, kill the bloody sharks!
Brock O
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Date Joined: 11/01/08
Sounds Great
What an event!! For those from fishwrecked that help organise this, well done and congratulations. I think were in for a big turn out.
Ill be wearing my fishwrecked shirt, hope to meet a few fellow memebers. I cant wait to be at my first rally
bradz
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Looking forward to it
Should be a good event. Hope to see lots of you down there.
I did then the best that I knew how. When I knew better, I did better.
beau
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Spewwing I'm going to miss
Spewwing I'm going to miss it, hopefully the turnout is that big I'll see it from the air as I fly in!
quadfisher
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Date Joined: 28/09/10
Its time
Sorry for the political pun, but pollys look at 1 thing ,VOTES, thats it
I dont think they really care for your rights , your views , your passions etc
If they see a big turnout, bums on seats type stuff, they will react.
Dont give up heart people, public opinion has and will change things for the better.
Totally agree with all coments on behavior tomorrow, this is too important for us, too much
apart of who we are , how we get through life, and what we want to leave for our kids, to stuff it up
for the sake of a few beers or some smelly greeny .
Hey Im as passionate about this as any one, but am smart enough to now how to behave.
See it as a group get together , a fun family thing , with a message , not as a way to vent your anger.
thats what friday night in northbridge is for , haha relax , just kidding . im a lover not a fighter
fish lover that is.
see you all there, white gq patrol , towing a red quad.
quadfisher
sarcasm0
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.
Edit: Actually I cant be bothered.
MattG
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Hi All,Information for the
Hi All,
Information for the KEEP AUSTRALIA FISHING CONVOY AND RALLY:
Recfishwest has just today been notified that ONLY vehicles towing boats, as part of the convoy will be allowed to park on the grounds of Langley Park. For all other vehicles coming to the rally, we recommend using street parking on Terrace Road, Plain St car park, or Wilson car parking under the Hilton Centre (entry off Terrace Road, max vehicle height 2m).
Apologies for this late notice.
sea-kem
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This would have to be a City
This would have to be a City of Perth directive " Wankers". Anything for them to make a parking buck. That park is friggin huge and would be able to accomodate heaps of cars. They won't sting me as I'm getting the bus. Arseholes to you City of Perth you turds in control obviously don't FISH.
Love the West!
snappermiles
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Date Joined: 05/11/10
where are you located??
if its on the way i will pick you up!! so far its looking like its just me in my car
ALL FISHERMEN ARE LIARS EXCEPT YOU AND ME! AND IM NOT SO SURE ABOUT YOU!
sea-kem
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Thanks Jeff but I had planned
Thanks Jeff but I had planned on catching the bus anyway. It's all timing get home from work, shower grab the boys and off, the stop is at the end of my street. See ya there.
Love the West!
Jody
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Rally lift
Same
Have room for a couple. Leaving from Hillarys, so if its close, can collect if necessary
TWiZTED
MattG
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Got it in 1 sea-kem
Got it in 1 sea-kem
quadfisher
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Happy to disagree
Um , your entitled to your opinion SARC , fair enough, but what or more to the point whom do you think we
are we protesting against?
Its about political leaders playing the game, and taking the side of the the squeaky wheel , to meet their own ends,
without proper consultation with the people most effected , and in the greatest majority. as well as
riding rough shod over considered science and research presented on the subject.
If thats not taking notice of others opinions , what is?
I read a while back angling is the largest partisapant sport or pastime in the country, so you would think
as the greastest stakeholders our imput would be vital.
yeah I spoken to mps before , a couple of times at my own door, and have wrote various letters
to them , seeking answers or support. With the level of interest I recieved , my original comments stand.
Not saying any more , Im saving my fight for them, and for my kids to enjoy the great aussie outdoors.
quadfisher
randall df223
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Good luck everyone, have to
Good luck everyone, have to work so can't wonder down the terrace and be there.
Fish! HARD!
fisho-ron
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if i cant get onto langley
if i cant get onto langley with my truck i proberly wont go, bad enough parking a car in the city let alone a truck.
will look at other options but what a bunch of wankers, if your involed you should be allowed parking.
Oracle
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Yep
I'm there and making my deckie show too
MattG
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Guys,I would hate to see a
Guys,
I would hate to see a situation where people aren't prepared to fight for there fising rights because of parking issues!!
If you are worried about parking, go to one of the rally points and hitch a ride with someone towing a boat. No one is going to knock you back :)
What kind of message are we sending to the government if were not prepared to fight because we cant park where we wanted to?
scottywiper
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Sounds like there'll be
Sounds like there'll be plenty of parking anyway around Langley Park.
It shouldn't be an issue.
No excuse to not be there.
Jody
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Exactly ..
No excuse to not be there.
TWiZTED
sarcasm0
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Sorry guys, im in Sydney
I emailed the Keep Australia Fishing people to see if anything was happening here, but I havent received a response. I emailed it through to my local member of parliament with some accompanying information about the shenanigans behind it all and I got an email that he will be attending this afternoon with a staffer to take photos.
So, im going fishing this afternoon:D
Bryan
Vinesh87
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I wont have the boat but i am
I wont have the boat but i am still trying to get there for the rally !
scottywiper
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All the TV stations will be
All the TV stations will be there...let's be on our best behaviour.
There'll be giveaways to kids as well.
sea-kem
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Looks like the weather's
Looks like the weather's going to behave. looking forward to this.
Love the West!
Gotcha (not verified)
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Anyone got an update on the rally?
Any news of the turnout and progress out there?
Knot Big Enuff
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on the way back from there
on the way back from there ... plenty of parking, and good turnup ... well done all
saw allot of familiar faces .... Ron ... had your truck sorted from what I saw :)
Cheers,
Hesh
PGFC Member
davidbland50
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Date Joined: 24/07/11
Great success
Had a huge turnout, ours started from Hillarys boat harbour,
Except for a minor stuff up as to where the volunteer leader took us from Hillarys, we did make it eventually to Langley Park.
Great hot dogs from Great Outdoors and a huge reception for the retired king of Fish, Rex Hunt,
I hope the Pollies were taking notice, probably not.
Wherever you go, there you are
fisho-ron
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hey mate.seen your tub down
hey mate.
seen your tub down there mate and had a quick look, you have done a good job mate, that pod is huge...how does it effect the handling??
davidbland50
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Very well
Thanks Fisho-ron,
It handles excellently in all conditions. However, we never had it out before the modifications so really can't give a before and after comparison. I must admit though, it is better in an oncoming sea rather than a following one. Economically, she did Rottnest to 1/2km shy of Hillarys on 17lts which I thought was pretty good.
Wherever you go, there you are